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BRDC Members Give Green Light to Board at EGM

At an EGM convened at Silverstone yesterday afternoon, the members of the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) voted overwhelmingly to support the Club's plans to enable the redevelopment of Silverstone's facilities.

Should terms now be agreed with Formula One Management - and with continued support from local and national government - this ringing endorsement by Club members enables the BRDC executive to start to deliver on its plan to host the Grand Prix beyond its current contract which expires in 2009.

In parallel, this vital vote enables Silverstone to realise its owners' ambition for it to become more than a Grand Prix circuit, and to retain its position within the heart of Great Britain's 'motor sport valley'.

The BRDC's long term objective is to expand Silverstone's function and relevance to motor sport, leading technologies, education and training and to ensure that the UK continues to be the global leader in these specialist areas.

Damon Hill, President of the BRDC said "This vote is a great result for the future of British motor sport. The BRDC's Master Plan is not only important to Silverstone and its continued hosting of the British Grand Prix, but also the development of the sport in this country. We can only continue to develop exciting young stars like Lewis Hamilton if we have the best facilities at which to nuture such talent. Having won the British Grand Prix myself I know how special it is for a driver to win their home Grand Prix, so we would very much like, as a Racing Drivers' Club, which the BRDC is, for that opportunity to be there for future generations."

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